John R. Yancura

John is an accomplished international C-suite executive with 25+ years of leadership experience in financial services, investment, and business development. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, scaling financial institutions, and optimizing capital allocation to maximize returns. Expertise in aligning corporate strategy with board directives, spearheading multi-million-dollar investment initiatives, and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at building teams, forging high-impact partnerships, managing complex portfolios, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability through strategic risk management, company culture, and innovation.

He has successfully developed and implemented financial strategies across Africa, MENA and Eurasia, advising institutions such as IFC, EIB, GiZ, and the World Bank. His experience spans multi-country diagnostic assessments, capacity-building programs, and policy formulation for financial inclusion and regulatory reforms.